Kanchanaburi – Thailand’s first floating clinic has made its public debut in Kanchanaburi province, lifting the country’s capacity to deal with marine accidents and water related disasters.
Public Health Minister Dr. Piyasakol Sakolsatayadorn visited the clinic which was unveiled on Saturday as part of the “Sri Sawas Model” program.
The program is a joint cooperation between 11 agencies, namely the Permanent Secretary’s Office of the Public Health Ministry, the Department of Medical Services, the Department of Health Service Support, the Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand, the Royal Thai Police, the Department of Tourism, the Marine Department, the Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation, the National Institute for Emergency Medicine, the Medical Council of Thailand, and Bangkok Hospital.
The Sri Sawas Model is an initiative to enhance Thailand’s ability to handle water related incidents more effectively, making sure assistance and medical services reach those in need in a timely manner.
The clinic is equipped with medical personnel and life-saving equipment such as respiratory aids, defibrillators, and medical supplies, making it able to provide emergency support when needed including transporting patients to a nearby hospital.
